My husband and 10-year-old son took Gemini for the snorkel tour. They had THE BEST time! My son couldn't wait to get to Maui so he could snorkel. They saw schools of fish and two sea turtles. My husband said the food on board was great, even my son (the most picky eater ever) liked it! They both highly recommend Gemini! read more

Our hotel recommended this snorkeling tour because we were bringing our 6 year old and 9 month old with us. I was nervous about having the baby on the boat, but it wasn't a problem at all. The snorkeling was awesome! Beautiful location with plenty to see. The gear was fantastic, and safety is their priority. The crew is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful! A great little lunch was served after with open bar for those of age. I can't say enough great things about this charter. Worth the price! read more

Fun for the whole family! Crew did their best to give us a great experience (since, obviously they can't control the whales), and great it was! Will definitely book again on our next Hawaiian vacation. read more

First Yelp review to say just how awesome this company is!!! AWESOME experience, great crew, clean (non-crowded boat), great food (catered by the Westin), and super snorkeling experience. Saw turtles, dolphins and a montage of fish I can't name. Also a great cruise out (under motor power) then a full-on sail back to the beach with a full belly and even some delicious chocolate chip cookies...this is not to be overlooked...you are sailing some of the best ocean in the world! Don't second guess...this is a home run! read more

The saving grace was seeing whales on our sunset cruise. My husband and I went on the sunset charter through our hotel concierge. If you are going on one of these charters, be prepared to get totally soaked boarding the boat. The boat comes up onto the beach and a ladder is there for you to walk up, however you must walk thru waves to get to the ladder. The charter guide is supposed to tell you when to run to the ladder, timing with the waves. Our particular charter guide, Rihanna, told me "go now" and it was probably the worst possible time. A huge wave came thru and I was absolutely soaked from the waist down and I was wearing jeans. She didn't apologize or offer any towel so I was soaked and cold for the entire very windy 2 hour charter, sitting in Wet jeans the whole way. The sunset cruise itself was fine, smooth ride and we did see whales in late April, quite rare. Do not take this charter for the food- the appetizers were all extremely mediocre at best. We stopped at a deli on the way home for dinner. read more

Went in with reasonable expectations, but was blown away. Hard to beat a Maui generally, but add a perfect night, fantastic drinks and food, great music, friendly guests having a great time and the hosts were amazing. Must do x2. Phenomenal! read more

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I know one can't guarantee seeing whales and other creatures while on a Whale Watching trip, but our snorkel cruise with Gemini blew me away. The skill of the captain and time built in to take advantage of the many whales and dolphins we saw made the day the best ever. We had the luck of fantastic weather and perfect conditions, but it's the crew and ship and food that pull it all together into an amazing experience. Thank you!! read more

Crew was amazing, food was delicious, drinks were made to order. All around awesome experience, will come again! :)

Gemini was first class all the way. Not only was the sunset sail amazing, but the food and drink was awesome. The staff was fun and enthusiastic. Even more, they were extremely attentive to my wife who had an injured knee. They made sure she got on and off safely. Finally, talking with Anita on the phone showed how professional Gemini is and how much they care about the experience that everyone has with Gemini. I give them my highest recommendation. read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Great family experience on the Gemini. - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

We have been out on pretty much every catamaran and zodiac whale watch on the West Maui side, and consistently find Gemini one of the best. We went out March 23 on the 8 am trip and had a great time. It is getting late in the season but they found a nice pod of males escorting a large female and we were treated to 9 breaches (as in WOW that rarely happens!!) just off the port bow. Good naturalist gave real time and background information putting the displays and behaviors in context. Basic drinks and breakfast snacks plus hot coffee. It was moderately swells for boarding and disembarking and the crew and captain kept everybody safe and "mostly dry". Great trip. Great crew. read more

This is an absolutely horrible cruise company. When we arrived, their representative Dave informed us that our reservation wasn't in their reservation system, even though the Westin confirmed it. And by reservation system, I mean a crumpled stack of receipts on a natty clipboard that Dave held and kept dropping repeatedly while we watched. To be fair, a six year old with no business experience holding a children's pink clipboard made by PlaySkool would have made a better first impression. In the end, Dave made us wait until launch time to inform us that they didn't have our reservation, after blaming the Westin and everybody else possible other than himself and Gemini for the mixup. In Gemini's world, their reservation system of stacks of receipts on a clipboard are apparently more foolproof than the booking system of the world's largest hotel company. Must be nice to go through life being clueless to how the world works. TL:DR - you have many options when booking sunset cruises for Maui - don't choose this one. And if Dave is checking you in, walk away, because not going on the cruise is a better experience than dealing with this joke of a man. read more

We were booked for a sunset cruise. We arrived and were told the cruise was cancelled because of engine failure. I understand that things can go wrong but I think they should have called to let us know, especially before we spent $10 on Uber to arrive on time.instead we got the bad news when we got to the new point on the beach. Lousy way to end a wonderful last night of a Hawaii vacation. read more

What a wonderful day! Friendly and helpful crew...hearty lunch we all enjoyed.....excellent snorkeling in Kapalua Bay.....spinner dolphins, sea turtles and whale sightings. So glad our family of 14 chose Gemini! read more

So much fun with the staff of Gemini for sunset cruise. Great drinks and the chicken dish was tasty. Very generous helpings of both and a nice ship with plenty of room to move around. read more

For 15 years we have been sailing with the Gemini AND still some of the crew we met in 2003. Hands down the best crew and sailing experience on Maui. We just did a sunset cruise on Saturday and now today we will be on the snorkel trip from 11-3:30. We love the Gemini!! read more

We took the 2 hour sunset cruise and were not disappointed! The crew were very attentive, friendly and accommodating. The complimentary open bar and appetizers were a bonus. Enjoy the scenic cruise with great music, drinks and dolphins! Definitely recommend! read more

Best decision ever! We did a sunset Sail and had so much fun that we booked it again! Lucky to have found space again during our ten day stay. I recommend booking well in advance as they sell out. You won't regret this trip- the sea is smooth, the wind is awesome and the drinks are great! read more

Our snorkeling tour with Gemini was fantastic. The crew took the time to get us fitted for our snorkels and away we went. It was quite windy the day of our tour but the captain took us to a spot that was not in the wind! It was much appreciated. We snorkeled and then came in for a hot lunch. Really good food and drinks!! On our way back we were on the look out for whales and we were successful! As we were nearing the end of our trip we ended up finding a school of 200+ swimmer dolphins! The crew turned the charter around and followed the school so we could witness them! Absolutely great trip and would highly recommend Gemini! read more

My husband Tyrone and myself had a few things to do while on our week vacation stay in Maui. Snorkeling was one of them and we both absolutely loved Gemini Charters. They took us to a great location and had a perfect day snorkeling with turtles, had a great lunch too. The drinks were bottomless which me and my hubby took full advantage of. The swimming with turtles was breath taking saw all kinds of fishies and it was just a great day. Me and my husband want to thank all the staff for being informative and making sure we were all safe. read more

Great trip. Moderate seas, with plenty of white caps and 4-5 foot swells. No sign of anybody not fully enjoying the cruise. The crew works hard to insure your safety and enjoyment. Five full stars. read more

My husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary in Maui. He'd never been whale watching before so we planned this as an activity on our vacation. We had an amazing time and saw several whales! We saw several whales breaching including a baby whale! We also saw two a schools of dolphins and they followed the catamaran! The Gemini staff were professional, friendly and helpful. The food and drinks were great and overall the service was fantastic! I highly recommend Gemini for whale watching in Maui! read more

AMAZING-AMAZING-WOW-WOW... Cannot express how satisfied I am with this company. Our "tour" was fantastic !! I have "whale watched" in Alaska, West Coast, and in Hawaii, but this trip was "over the top !!" From our "Naturalist (Forgot her name, she "summers" in Alaska) to the crew...We had a BLAST !! As they say...DO IT !! Book today !!! read more

Horrible!! Booked our excursion for our anniversary one month before the day. The morning of the excursion- received a confirmation for our cruise. At noon - received another one. At 2 pm- called Gemini to make sure where we should meet them. At 445- 15 minutes AFTER our set meet up time- called Gemini- they had canceled our excursion!!! And NEVER CALLED!!! $34 in Uber trips and a ruined anniversary! Left 3 messages for a manager- no return call. Do not book with this company!!! They are non responsive and could care less about their customers!! read more

Best boat, best crew, best sunset! Thanks to the crew that played "one more song" to finish a fantastic 50th Birthday celebration, going above, and beyond to take care for the Kama'aina during this pandemic. Masks, and social distancing protocols were followed, and the crew made everything easy, and were attentive throughout the sunset sail. Right down to our music requests to crew member turned DJ Jennifer! Gemini is my go-to activity every time! Cheers! Mahalo! read more

Awesome cruise and very kind staff. We saw whales and dolphins. It was the highlight of our trip and a great value.

Went on late afternoon whale watch. Crew great! Drinks and treats great! Boat roomy! Surrounded by whales the entire trip! Couldn't ask for more! read more

This was our 7th voyage with Gemini! They only get better...the best sailing charter on Maui! Corey and Rihannna were fan We also did the 8th trip with the snorkel cruise on Monday the 30th. Outstanding time with David who kept us all happy!! Thanks. Don't miss the opportunity on the Gemini!! read more

I highly recommend this for a great time in Maui. Great snorkeling! the food was good and the crew was knowledgable and very helpful. Best day of the trip! read more

We had Nick, Jennifer and Capt J and they were absolutely Fantastic! Would Highly recommend the Gemini Sunset Cruise. Can't wait to do it again Next year! read more

Second time going on a cruise in Maui with Gemini and both times were amazing! We have done the snorkel cruise and the sunset cruise. Good food and drinks and staff is fun and accommodating and the views are of course stellar. Well worth the price. read more

Great boat, great people....we really had a wonderful sunset sail last night. There are still whales here, and we had a dolphin show as well. If you want to have a nice relaxing cruise, book with this company. We have used them all and the Gemini is our favorite. read more

Beautiful catamaran with a friendly staff! We had great appetizers and drinks aboard the Gemini. The ride against the wind was adventurous, the ride with the wind was smooth, and the sunset view was of course awesome. They even timed the music with the sunset! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Maui! read more

Gemini Sailing Charters - Boating Near Me - Lahaina, Hawaii

Gemini Charters is not only the most enjoyable, but they are safety conscience from the moment you board until the moment to leave! We went whale watching last week ... wow! Whales under us, behind us, beside us and in front of us! What I especially appreciated was their own excitement as the whales came in sight as well as the vast knowledge shared about these delightful creatures. We have used them for over 15 years and each time I am exceedingly thrilled with the delivery! Snorkeling, Whale watching .. you name it! You won't be disappointed, the boat ride alone is an adventure. Enjoy! read more

I downloaded yelp and took time to set up an account (a month later!) just to leave this good feedback. My family took a tour in June and it was the highlight of our 11 day Maui trip. Skip the luau and go sailing/snorkeling with Gemini! Great food, awesome staff, 5 Star vessel, snorkeled with turtles, tasty apres. 100% Amazing. Thanks Gemini! Your team rocks and the bang for our buck was out of this world! read more

What a great way to enjoy the sunset in Maui and see the coast line! Well organized and staff made sure that everyone was taken care of. Appetizers (Pupu's) were perfect to curb the hunger and drinks were delicious. Would do this again if ever return to Maui!!! read more

These folks were amazing and we loved our snorkeling tour! The food and drinks served was delicious and the whole crew just so kind and accommodating! I was very nervous about having my face covered with the snorkel mask (I know, probably a dumb fear) but they were patient enough to talk me through it and took some extra time to ease my fears, and as a result I had a wonderful experience! Can't talk this company up enough!! read more

I took both the sunset trip and the snorkeling trip this week and they were both perfect. The boat is great for these activities and the crew was terrific they really have things organized so you can use your time most efficiently and they were very knowledgeable about anything we asked. I cannot possibly thank them enough. read more

We had a fantastic day snorkeling with the fun, friendly and enthusiastic crew of the Gemini. They took us to a great spot, we swam with turtles, they instructed us on marine ecology and had a generous open bar as we sailed back to to shore. Buffet was satisfying and tasty. I can't recommend Gemini enough. Their excursions come with a bottomless cup of aloha. read more

The cruise was lovely. The staff were friendly and courteous and the service was great. They offered to take photos and were informative about whale life in the area. The pupus were delicious. We would go again. read more

This was the highlight and perfect way to end our tour of excursions on Maui. This company was hand selected. We researched other catamaran charters but Gemini was the only company who fit the bill and we were not disappointed! The crew was excellent and the boat was top notch. We were incredibly comfortable and well taken care of. This was such a relaxing trip with so much to see. When we contacted the office, they were incredibly helpful and friendly. They certainly helped us in the right direction. Gemini chooses the best snorkel destination based on the conditions and we were again, not disappointed. We motored to the north side of the island, snorkeled for a couple hours, then back on the boat for excellent food, cocktails, and a relaxing sail back toward Kaanapali. Our group felt incredibly luck to not only have a nearly private sail, but also to cap off our trip with a sail with Gemini. Absolutely the best sail in Maui. Avoid the other companies, you want to go out with Gemini! read more

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